Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 40.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $140,670 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Hilo
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.1% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% higher